Covered Sugar Bowl, 1879-1890
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Artifact Overview
Middle-class Americans in the late 19th century arrayed their dining tables with affordable pressed-glass tableware. These items, usually sold in sets, came in a wide variety of patterns, colors and styles. These decorative pieces -- like this sugar bowl -- communicated a family's status and taste to visitors and guests.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Sugar bowl
Date Made
1879-1890
Creators
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
29.1477.10
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Glass (Material)
Pressed glass
Color
Colorless
Dimensions
Height: 8.75 in
Width: 4.25 in
Length: 6.25 in
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